Coffee as a beverage is the most powerful beverage in the world. Actually, it is the second most popular and drunk liquid after water in the world. Most of us are aware of the different varieties of coffee in the market from the different companies in the market. But are you conversant with green coffee? You needn't worry though because the article will help demystify this particular concept and help you understand what this green coffee is all about. Most of the coffee we drink and that is readily available in our shops is made from roasted coffee. However, the green coffee is made from coffee beans that have undergone the roasting process, hence the name 'green coffee'.
Coffee from green beans is not a rare concept. It has been around for quite some time; actually it is as old as the coffee drinking habit is. In a Saudi Arabia, where the coffee originated from, the green coffee was the most popular drink back in the days but this has since changed giving way to the normal coffee that we take on a daily basis. However, the green coffee is still being prepared in Saudi Arabia as a traditional drink. Initially, the coffee that was prepared from the green beans was similar to tea.

The popularity of green coffee has depreciated over time but in the recent past, the trend has started to reverse. The green coffee is slowly but surely gaining popularity once more-why is this so? This is because of the healing properties that the coffee is associated with. It isn't just talk though, studies and recent research has revealed that green coffee can actually help prevent heart diseases and the overweight problem as it helps in weight loss. Recent studies are also revealing a host of other health advantages of taking this green coffee.

There are countless products on the market that contain some amount of green coffee bean extract. So how exactly does this green coffee help in weight loss? The green coffee contains a substance known as chlorogenic acid. This chlorogenic acid is thought to be able to help the body reduce the consumption glucose into the body's tissues. This isn't the only thing the acid can achieve though; it is also thought to be able to reduce the hyperglycemic peak which is responsible for the high glucose levels in the blood and consequently diabetes. When the peak is brought down by the green coffee chlorogenic acid, the glucose intake into the body's tissue cells is reduced significantly and hence helps manage the weight for the overweight and obese people seeking to manage their weight.
The chlorogenic acid and its working abilities in the reduction of weight is a concept that is being promoted by a Dr. Joe Vinson of the University of Scranton. Other scientists have refuted the claims and dismissed them as just beliefs. Whatever the case, the green coffee has been proved to have health benefits and is a natural cure that is gaining popularity in the medical field as more people are shifting to natural means of curing diseases and conditions which are side-effect free.

Deron Singh is the #1 personal trainer in Kennesaw and has been teaching Kennesaw clients & Boot Camp members how to lose weight, get toned, and lose up to two dress sizes for 3 years. Check out his website here: http://www.kennesawpersonaltrainer.com

With hectic schedules and busy days, it’s nearly impossible for us meet the demands of day to day sleep. With sleep being a very integral part of our lifestyle and there are many reasons to follow a proper sleeping pattern every day.

Manages stress: Every individual requires minimum 6 to 8 hours of sleep every day. When one does not get the required amount; feeling of exhaustion, moodiness and drowsiness leads to increased stress levels which can hamper with one’s day to day life.

Reduction of inflammation: Less sleep increases stress levels which causes breakouts and inflammation. This can also lead to more serious problems like heart diseases and diabetes.

Helps reduce weight: This might be hard for some people to believe but sleeping properly actually helps to reduce weight. Lack of sleep harms the balance of the body

You'll look better. Beauty sleep is no myth: People are perceived as being less attractive and more unhealthy when they're sleep-deprived than when they're well-rested, according to research published in 2012 in the British Medical Journal.

Keeps heart healthy: Heart attacks and other heart diseases generally happen when a body possesses high cholesterol level and rising blood pressure. These two are associated with lack of sleep.

Alertness: After a good night’s sleep one tends to feel quite alert and energized. A refreshed feeling and high energy levels contribute to ease of doing day to day activities.

Helps body make repairs: While sleeping, the human cells produce more protein which undo the damages undergone by the body especially by stress and harmful sun radiations throughout the day.

Reduces risk of depression: A right amount of sleep helps prevent depression. Usually a person with low levels of serotonin (a chemical inside our body) has higher chance of going into depression. Hence it is ideal for everyone to catch up on 8 hours of sleep every day.

Good mood: With less sleep, one tends to get irritated and is always in a bad mood attracting negative attitude from the people. With a good night, a person usually wakes up feeling fresh and energetic.

Complete hormonal cycle: There are some hormones which our body produces only at night when an individual sleeps. Lack of these hormones can interfere with the normal functioning of our body and may cause several problems.

Fish like tuna, salmon, sardines etc. are not only loved for their taste but they also contain rich fish oil called Omega 3 Fatty Acids. This kind of oil has important properties which can be used for solving a number of health related issues.

Researchers all over the world have found the following benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids pills:

Reduces the risk of heart disease: Specialists suggest that people with heart problems should take 2-4 gram of omega 3 fish oil in either the form of dietary fish intake or oral pills every day. The pills can help reduce various problems like risk of heart attack, risk of abnormal heart beat and risk of stroke to those suffering from such problems.

Lowering of triglyceride levels: Triglycerides are main form of fat stored in the body which are used to provide energy. But when a body has high triglyceride levels, there are high chances of that person to contract heart diseases and diabetes. Hence, it is important to maintain a certain level of triglycerides. Fish oil pills can help reduce the level by almost half of the amount as stored in the body.

Relieves pain during menstrual cycle: Some women endure a lot of pain during their periods. The intensity of pain differs from individual to individual. Omega 3 fish oil pill helps alleviate stomach pain, back pain and tends to improve the overall condition. It also reduces the need to intake other pain relieving drugs.

Prevention of mental illness: Researches have shown that intake of omega 3 fish oil pill prevents the development of any psychotic illness in one’s mind. It can also be used for treating those suffering from bipolar disorders and is depressed.

Asthma: Fish oil when taken by pregnant women reduces the risk of asthma in the infants. It has the properties of improving airflow, reducing cough and lowering the need for medication. In case you are pregnant and have respiratory problems, you can consult your doctor regarding these supplements.

Apart from this, Omega 3 fish oil pills also help in preventing cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, hyperactivity, dyspraxia in children, miscarriage in women and whole lot of other risks. People tend to notice a higher memory span after consuming fish oil pills. All these researches are backed by scientific proof and proper study in order to show the best benefits of omega 3 fish oil pills.

One of the most popular questions that I'm asked is, "How can I get great abs?"

You may have pondered this question at some time or another.

Many people are frustrated by their waistlines, to the point of giving up after doing dozens of crunches with zero improvement.

It's time to forget everything you've heard about how to sculpt your abs.

Quite simply, crunches alone won't give you a six pack.

Doing crunches with the hope that it will transform your abs from flabby to muscular is to believe in one of the most widely held fitness myths. I'm talking about the spot reduction myth.

Training one area of your body will not specifically burn fat from that spot.

Are you training as if spot reduction worked? Doing dozens of crunches in the hopes that layers of fat will disappear?

Sit-ups, crunches and planks will not cause your muffin top to disappear.

But a drop in overall body fat will do that for you.

So you want the secret to great abs?

The secret is a winning combination of fat burning cardio, resistance training and clean eating.

It is fully possible for you to dramatically shape up your waistline.

Yes, Y-O-U.

My clients routinely lose weight and transform their bodies. You can do it too.

Answer the following questions to see how your current routine measures up:

How often do you exercise? If your answer was anything less than 4 times a week, then that's the first thing getting between you and flat abs.

How do you define a fat burning workout? A routine including intense cardiovascular training coupled with effective resistance training. Do you do this?

I'm sorry to be the one to break this to you, but walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes isn't a fat blasting routine. Neither is a leisurely 20 minutes on the elliptical machine. The truth is that you can dramatically increase your results while investing less time when you exercise right.

Cardio exercise is all about maintaining an effective level of intensity. This doesn't mean that you should be out of breath or gasping for air. It does mean that you need to push yourself.

Resistance training is the second key part of a fat burning workout. This means working your major muscle groups against resistance in a way that stimulates your metabolism. Again the key here is to find the right intensity and to keep each muscle group guessing.

Do you eat a clean diet? Diet is a big stumbling block for most people - especially as it relates to their midsection. Here's a fact: If your diet is out of control then your abs will be too. You can't trim your waist without trimming the junk out of your diet, regardless of how hard you exercise.

Just say "No" to junk food. While this may seem obvious, your definition of "junk food" may need an alteration. Refined sugar is one of the biggest culprits in the junk food world - it is found in soft drinks, blended coffee drinks, cookies, cakes, packaged snacks, and other sinfully sweet treats. Processed fat is another monster. As a rule of thumb you can safely view all processed or refined items as junk food.

Eat more frequently. The key here is to never let your metabolism "crash" by going hours without eating. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to skip breakfast - as this is the meal that ‘breaks the fast' that your body goes into each night. Stick with eating small meals every few hours and always avoid stuffing yourself.

You should now understand why you are better off not wasting time on crunches - while it is important to exercise your abs a couple of times a week, you won't expect fat to fall of that area after 100's of crunches.

Do you want to flatten and sculpt your waist once and for all? Simply decide that you really want it. Commit to yourself - you deserve it.

See me for fat-blasting workouts that deliver results. Together we will get you on a program that will melt the fat off your abs, exposing shape and definition.

Smoking can kill you, yet a lot of people can’t stop. What is it about smoking, that compels people to indulge, even knowing the increased risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer? Certainly, Nicotine Addiction is part of the answer. Millions of people smoke, and hundreds of thousands die each year as a result. According to the Centers For Disease Control, more people die each year due to tobacco-related medical problems than alcohol use, HIV, illegal drug use, motor vehicle accidents, murders and suicides combined.

I thought it was important to establish that Smoking is a deadly activity. Little do you hear about the effects of Smoking on your nutrition. The foods you eat, the supplements you take, are broken down into the vitamins and other nutrients that your body needs to survive. What exactly are the negative effects of Smoking, and the interaction with the vital nutrients you need for good health?

Lets take a look at which Vitamins are affected:

* Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a wonderful anti-oxidant, which means it protects your cells against fee-radical damage. Free radical damage is really the effects of oxidative stress on the DNA in your cells. Studies have shown that smokers need to supplement with extra amounts of the vital nutrient, an additional 50mg over the MDR is recommended.

* Vitamin E: This vitamin is another anti-oxidant, but is fat soluble, which means that it can build up in your body. Unlike Vitamin C, which is water soluble, and excess amounts can be excreted in the urine. It was discovered that smoking can cause this vitamin to deplete in the body even quicker than Vitamin C. Smokers should consider an increase of 20% over their usual daily dose.

* Vitamin D: Vitamin D has become a real news- maker of late. It’s importance to human nutrition is now accepted without question. Research has shown the link to Calcium Absorption. You must absorb a sufficient amount of Calcium in order to have strong bones and teeth. A recent Study in the European Journal Of Clinical Nutrition found that female smokers between the age of forty-five and fifty-eight had lower levels of Calcium and Vitamin D, than the control group. They became at risk for osteoporosis.

* Vitamin A: The results of several studies have shown a deficiency of Vitamin A in subjects who smoke. A deficiency in this vitamin can result in damage to the eyesight, and the possibility of developing a serious eye condition. The depletion of this vitamin can also have an adverse affect on the respiratory system, and the lungs ability to absorb oxygen, thus affecting the smoker’s ability to breathe.

If you really want to know exactly which of your Vitamins and Minerals have become depleted as a result of smoking, you should have Blood Tests to determine your levels, then you will know, in a more precise manner, which nutrients, and how much of each, need to be supplemented.

Almost all the soy grown in the United States is genetically modified to make it resistant to a certain type of pesticide. It results in farming efficiency and of course less healthy and inexpensive soy. Soy also has proteins that traditionally are a part of the human food supply. This has been linked to being the cause of infertility in future generations. Soy also contains natural anti-nutrients. Anti-nutrients compounds that interfere with nutrient absorption so be careful with your choice of food.

Simply drinking just two glasses of soy milk for up to fifteen days can result in the following:

Alters your menstrual cycle

Excessive tenderness in breasts- Men & Women

An increased incidence of cramps when you are menstruating.

Disrupts endocrine function, causing infertility and be the reason for breast cancer in both young and old women alike.

Blocks the uptake of minerals by the body.- Phytates

Weakens the immunity system.

Food allergies.

Kidney stones

Hinders the digestion process of the proteins as it has enzymes inhibitor.

Clumping together of the red blood cells from Haemaglutin.

For those with kids, there’s a copious presence in baby food. It has the potential to affect your child’s sexual and reproductive system development especially, altering your thyroid.

When something has such a severe effect on the human hormone, it’s best to steer clear of it. It is very important to consult your doctor when consuming soy products during pregnancy and stick to natural foods.

Deron Singh is the #1 personal trainer in Kennesaw and has been teaching Kennesaw clients & Boot Camp members how to lose weight, get toned, and lose up to two dress sizes for 3 years. Check out his website here: http://www.kennesawpersonaltrainer.com

I have been in the fitness industry for 3 years. I enjoy helping people and love living the lifestyle. I have helped many people in Atlanta, GA meet their goals, overcome limitations, and challenge themselves. I believe it is extremely important to stay on top of the ever-changing fitness industry as a certified personal trainer/athletic trainer. There are so many innovations happening in the fitness industry so I want to ensure my clients get the most current information on maximizing their training program. The thing that excites me about training people is that no two individuals are the same. The challenges each client faces, while attaining their fitness goals and how the trainer over comes them, is what separates a good personal trainer from an average one. Ultimately, my goal as your trainer is for you to obtain the results you want while having a blast doing so!